Add 42/54 and 49/60
42/54 + 49/60 is 287/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
42/54 = 42 × 10/54 × 10 = 420/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
49/60 = 49 × 9/60 × 9 = 441/540 - Add the two like fractions:
420/540 + 441/540 = 420 + 441/540 = 861/540 - 861/540 simplified gives 287/180
- So, 42/54 + 49/60 = 287/180
In mixed form: 1107/180
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